Head to head
Bateson 100LT vs Graham Edwards GP85DB
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Bateson 100LT is rated 7.4 tonnes heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Bateson 100LT | Graham Edwards GP85DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 10,000kg | 2600kg |
| Axles | Twin beam axles, cam brakes, leaf spring | Tandem |
| Internal length | 6000mm (20ft) | - |
| Internal width | 2200mm (2300mm overall) | - |
| Wheels/tyres | 400 x 60 x 15.5 | - |
| Unladen weight | - | 425kg |
| Payload | - | 2175kg |
| Internal bed | - | 8'2" x 5' |
| Brakes | - | Braked |
Sources: Bateson 100LT, Graham Edwards GP85DB. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the 100LT if...
- you want one that is rated 7.4 tonnes heavier gross
Bateson's largest livestock trailer, a 20ft tractor-drawn unit with a fully galvanised, demountable container. At 10 tonnes gross it suits livestock hauliers and farms moving full loads of cattle or sheep rather than the smaller trailers aimed at hobby keepers.
Listed by
- Liverseed Trailers - Preston, Lostock Hall, Penwortham
Buy or hire the GP85DB if...
A farm and smallholder trailer for loose or bagged loads, bales or livestock kit, built to Graham Edwards' tandem-axle braked general-purpose spec rather than the lighter single-axle unbraked version.
Listed by
- G-Tec Trailers - Thetford, Holme Hale
Common questions
What is the difference between the Bateson 100LT and the Graham Edwards GP85DB?
The Bateson 100LT is rated 7.4 tonnes heavier gross. The Bateson 100LT is a tractor-drawn livestock trailer with demountable container, 20ft; the Graham Edwards GP85DB is a a tandem-axle braked general-purpose dropside trailer.
Can I tow the Bateson 100LT or the Graham Edwards GP85DB on a car licence?
Bateson 100LT is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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